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OUR MISSION
914UNITED Inc. emerged in 2020 to serve on the forefront of advocating for the youth and the formlery incarcerated residing within the Lower-Hudson Valley. We champion the philosophy that it takes a village to raise a child and a team to achieve success. In this spirit, we deliver a team of seasoned role models whose genuine dedication and community value lies in supporting and mentoring those living within at-risk environments. Our aim is to assist youth in successfully transitioning into adulthood and provide returning citizens with essential support to sustain productive living.
OUR MISSION
914UNITED Inc. emerged in 2020 to serve on the forefront of advocating for the youth and the formlery incarcerated residing within the Lower-Hudson Valley. We champion the philosophy that it takes a village to raise a child and a team to achieve success. In this spirit, we deliver a team of seasoned role models whose genuine dedication and community value lies in supporting and mentoring those living within at-risk environments. Our aim is to assist youth in successfully transitioning into adulthood and provide returning citizens with essential support to sustain productive living.
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OUR WORK, OUR VISION
914UNITED Inc. presents the 2021 Youth Leadership Development Initiative. This initiative includes workshops regarding manhood training, financial literacy, & civic empowerment. As an incentive, it provides internships in various professions as well as gift sponsorships from local establishments and community organizations--proffering committed participants free services to personal care, entertainment, adventures, and more. In addition, we're dedicated to providing the proper support to returning citizens. We envision a society where positive mentors offset negative environmental influences; where the underprivileged communities receive the institutional and community support in navigating life challenges; where retributive justice no longer exist.
OUR VALUES
Inspired by the belief that we must help one another, we value the role of community support in uplifting those in need. No greater value exists than caring for the less fortunate. It is with the mindset of WE that build communities and improve the welfare of the people.
PAST ACTIVITES
GOING BEYOND OUR MISSION
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STAND AGAINST SYSTEMIC RACISM
Our team supports the fight against systemic racism and police brutality. We stand in solidarity with the young leaders who rise up and contest the…
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CARE FOR THE HOMELESSNESS
During the COVID-19 crisis, our team organized an homeless outreach project in the City of Yonkers. With the support of family, friends, residence, and public…
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SUPPORT THOSE IMPACTED BY COVID-19
Our team raised money to extend support and appreciation to the essential workers serving on the front-line of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the onset of…
THE CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
PROFESSIONAL & PASSIONATE
A dedicated community servant, Jonathan Alvarez is a Youth Advocate and Community Activist in the City of Yonkers. He’s a 32-year-old life-long Yonkers resident who promotes the philosophy that change agents, change narratives. After serving a 13-year prison term, he returned home with a mission to give back to the same community he once negatively impacted. He is motivated by his transformative experiences within the criminal justice system. At age 17, he went away with a tenth-grade education. During his incarceration, however, he acquired a GED and later achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies from the Bard Prison Initiative program. His educational journey and personal metamorphosis have inspired him to be a productive contribution to society.
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DEDICATED & DETERMINED
John Cabrera is a life-long Yonkers resident who cares for community and for those in need. His drive to serve others stems from an understanding of family support. During his adolescent years, he nearly spiraled down the wrong path by flirting with the street life and consequently expriencing a overnight stay at the city jail for a low-level crime. But friends and family steered him in the right direction. He completed High School and moved on to study Business Management at Monroe College and then transitioned into Mechanical Engineering at Manhattan College. Due to the birth of his first child, John had to leave school to take care of his family. His crutch during this pivotal moment - beside family - was the church. It was at this time that he adopted the Christain faith more devotedly than ever and experienced the true meaning of giving back. He volunteered his time in the capacity of Young Adult and Outreach Leader at Harvest Fields Community Church, conducting community outreach to the youth and the homelessness.
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WANT TO SUPPORT OUR MOVEMENT
We are always looking for new partnerships and better ways to advance our mission. Also, we love to say hello.
The How to Make Money Make Money seminar continue!!!
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Financial Advisor / Advisory Board Member Kevin Nunez talks about setting personal, professional, and financial goals as the basis to determine your long-term vision. He defines and explains the value of compound interest and major asset account as the means to secure financial stability with simply smart financial choices.
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If you’re interested in making money make money, please sign up and get the knowledge to grow your money.
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#financialfreedom #financialliteracy #financialindependence #financialeducation #finance #smarttime
#nextlevel
#914
#yonkers #giveback
We will be launching our first real estate seminar: “Learning Real Estate with Janita.” Janita Mercado @realestatewithjanita is a New York & Florida Licensed Realtor who has over 6 years of experiences of investing, selling, renting, buying & managing commercial and residential properties.
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Her seminar will cover the following topics:
1. What is real estate and how to start a career in it?
2. How to make money with real estate?
3. Ten basic principles of real estate investing
4. Building cash flow & passive income
5. How to create a financing plan to get started?
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This seminar aims to teach and inspire our community to become property owners - a cornerstone of American citizenship. Underprivileged communities are renting and not buying - consuming & not producing - and we want to change that aspect of our reality
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As an important feature of financial literacy, this real estate seminar is geared toward individuals 16 & older (with exceptions of course) and will be offered continuously to our youth and whoever else is interested in generating wealth via homeownership - and ultimately driven to break generational poverty which is an unhealthy norm among low-income families - predominantly black and brown people.
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If you’re interested, send a DM and we will send a registration link. Please spread the word!
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#914United #realestateinvesting #realestateadvice #freeeducation #learntoinvest #educationispower #thepowerlab #smarttime #financialliteracy #business
We present another edition of financial literacy!!
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“How to Budget Your Finances: Small Changes, Big Savings.” Facilitated by Jonathan Alvarez, this seminar focused on the importance of budgeting as a key-component of financial literacy and as the foundation of financial freedom.
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Our participants were super engaged asking a lot of questions and contributing their input. S/o to the young kings and queen who made time for self-investment. It is rewarding to witness the youth seek financial information - with the motive to become successful entrepreneurs
WE thank you!🙏🏻
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Our team is putting words to action - voluntarily - giving back to the community with purpose and passion to assist our youth secure a promising tomorrow.
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Please support our movement with a kind donation and/or help spread the word!!
When the formerly Incarcerated educates and mentors the currently incarcerated. ...
Mar 30
When the formerly Incarcerated educates and mentors the currently incarcerated.
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We have reach not only in the community but also inside of Corrections — via Co-founder & Director Jonathan Alvarez in his capacity as an Academic Support Coordinator for the Youth Offender Program.
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With passion and purpose, Alvarez brings his lived experiences regarding both the street and prison life to the incarcerated learners he mentors and guides on their educational journeys. Currently working remotely, he not only conducts one-on-one televisit calls to provide counsel and assistance with educational and personal matters but also facilitates educational seminars via Google Meets.
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Drawn from 914UNITED curriculum, his groups range from financial literacy to manhood training. He draws from his formal and informal education and strategically piques the participants’ interests by speaking to their cultural values concerning topics such as (hyper) masculinity, gang culture, financial health, personal goals, consequential thinking, and more.
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This experience is Uber-rewarding for him because he has the opportunity to inspire change in their minds and hearts - hoping to influence a positive redirection in their lives.
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Our team cares for those currently in the community as well as those removed from the community. If we want to impact change with our returning citizens and advance prison reform, the work must begin while they’re inside.
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If you support our cause, please donate and join the movement to make YOnkers - The Lower Hudson Valley - experience a better tomorrow.
Words from the Wise: “Don’t give your kids what you didn’t have, teach them what you didn’t know”
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The team continues to remain active with another segment of financial literacy - How To Budget Your Money: Small Changes, Big Savings.
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This workshop is geared toward individuals 16 & older or anyone interested in learning how to budget and manage their finances. Approved by a financial advisor, the workshop will be facilitated by Jonathan Alvarez who not only follows this financial formula but has taught it to his participants in the Youth Offender Program at the Westchester County Jail.
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This seminar draws from the 50/30/20 model - a highly recommended budgeting format. More importantly, it defines budgeting in an unconventional way. While most people view budgeting as limiting spending or sacrificing wants, we define it as a means to improve your relationship with money. You and money are in a forever-bound relationship - so why not treat it with love, nurture it’s growth, and manage it with care? Treat money the way you treat the things you love - since money is one thing you will always want and need in this world.
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914UNITED continues to champion the importance of financial literacy in our communities - where the financial health has been on the decline. A 2019 survey has reported that 70% of Americans have less $1000 in their savings, and 45% have nothing saved.
If you’re have trouble with money management, join our workshop. Please sign up.
#smarttime #moneymanagement #financialliteracy #914 #yonkers #yonkersstrong #youthmentorship #914united #buildwealth #disruptpoverty #upliftyouth #teacher #learn
It’s important for us to emphasize our currency and value as community builders - which lies within our community reach in the City of Yonkers. Our team is welcomed, loved, and respected by different hoods - where most organizations with the exception of our sister company @yonkersymca_snug and very few others - cannot visit and stand with the people. We must note that our team come from the streets and our roots lie within the community!!
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From Lawrence Street to Elm Street - from the Southside to the Northside, 914UNITED is tapped in!!
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Our mission is to connect to those who we are advocating for - to those who are often forgotten and neglected by the City. As we champion to the community, You’re Not Alone🤝🤝🤝
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Join our movement as a donor or supporter
#streetconnexion #communitybuilders
#yonkerscommunity #youthmentorship #prisonreform
This weekend “The Lash House” (@thelashhouseny) conducted its first course with a group of three young adult women ! This group learned about the basics of leveling up entrepreneurship with beauty - exploring the introduction on eyelash extension training.
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It’s important to us to not only assist our returning citizens and young men of color but also young women of color. A special thank you to The Lash House for volunteering it’s professional services to the organization in which helps us to educate and speak to community interest. We’re looking forward to a continued partnership.
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For those who did not get a chance to take advantage of this seminar - do reach out to us as we will likely be able to provide future opportunities.
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#914United #entrepreneurship #theLashHouse #levelup #freeprograming
Our first team bonding event (@halfmoonrestaurant). Everyone brings a special talent to the team and together we will advance the 914United mission! While some of the team members couldn’t make it, you were with us in spirit.
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#914United #teammeeting #nonprofitlife #leaders
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